Labor Law and Work Permits for Nebraska.
Do you know the child actor labor laws for your state? If you’re looking to pursue a career in entertainment for your child or if you are an entertainment industry professional looking to employ a child in your production, it is important that you know the child actor labor laws in both your home state and any state in which you intend to work.
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Standard Child Labor Laws apply to all minors under age unless a special permit is issued by the Department of Labor in order to exempt the minor from restrictions [LC:48-310.01]. Written parental consent is also needed.
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YES
A special permit issued by the Department of Labor is required in order to exempt a minor from standard Child Labor Laws. This is a combined permit signed by both the parent/guardian and the employer and is valid only for 90 days for the specific productions for which it was issued.
Completed applications and the permit fee ($10 per permit) may be mailed to the following address;
Nebraska Dept. of Labor
Attn: Labor Standards
550 S. 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508Applications can be accepted via e-mail (NDOL.LaborStdrdsInquiries@nebraska.gov (attn: Cassi Delgado). Payment must be by check or money order and mailed to the office. Although applications can be processed in 2 days, permits will not be issued until payment is received.
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YES
The Nebraska Department of Labor is authorized to issue a special permit waiving restrictions within the child labor law for children employed in the performing arts.
Requirements for Performing Arts Permit:
• The employer must obtain written consent from the child’s parent to employ the minor
• The employment must be found to be in the best interest of the child
• The special permit form must be completed and submitted to the Nebraska Department of Labor
• A Special Permit is issued for periods up to 90 days and may be renewed by the employer
• $10.00 fee for each permitCompleted applications and the permit fee ($10 per permit) may be mailed to the following address;
Nebraska Dept. of Labor
Attn: Labor Standards
550 S. 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508Applications can be accepted via e-mail (NDOL.LaborStdrdsInquiries@nebraska.gov (attn: Cassi Delgado). Payment must be by check or money order and mailed to the office. Although applications can be processed in 2 days, permits will not be issued until payment is received.
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We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in Nebraska.
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NO
Nebraska does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor.
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NO
Nebraska does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.
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NO
Nebraska does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Nebraska Department of Labor
PO Box 94600
550 S. 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68509Leah Atherton
Tel: 402.471.4710
leah.atherton@nebraska.gov